Hybrid

Hybrid cars are precisely that - where power comes from a combination of combustion engine and a pairing of batteries and a motor. There are many different forms of hybrid cars, each bringing their own benefits.

Traditional hybrids – sometimes called full hybrids, or rather erroneously, self-charging hybrids – use a small battery and electric motor to support the engine when driving. This saves fuel because the engine doesn't need to work as hard, and they can even run on electricity alone for short periods of time.

They’re distinct from plug-in hybrids because they don’t need to be plugged in, and the ability to cruise under zero-emissions power places them apart from mild-hybrids.

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Volkswagen Passat

from £32,598
The VW Passat Estate has a vast boot, lots of kit and space for all the family. It’s an excellent estate car

Kia Sportage

from £27,895
The Sportage is good value and has a spacious interior, but it isn't great to drive and the engines are noisy
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Porsche Cayenne Coupé

from £86,805
The Cayenne Coupé offers sleek looks and great performance while remaining useable day to day

Skoda Superb Estate

from £35,495
A comfortable, hugely practical and well priced estate car, so we can forgive the slightly disappointing interior quality.

Ferrari 296 GTB

from £259,695
Plug-in hybrid supercar is an incredible piece of engineering – but also a very, very expensive one

Porsche Cayenne

from £79,905
The Porsche Cayenne is rapid, luxurious and spacious, but some rivals are more comfortable

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

from £39,995
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is surprisingly practical and good fun to drive, although the ride can be a problem on bigger wheels

Renault Clio

from £16,650
The Renault Clio is a stylish, reasonably practical and refined performer that isn’t far off the class leaders.

Toyota Corolla Commercial

from £29,500
This van based on the Corolla Touring Sports estate is cheap to run and more comfortable to drive than van-based rivals, but can't match them for cargo-lugging practicality

MG HS

from £18,989
This great-value family SUV promises lots of space and equipment for the money

Lexus LBX

from £29,995
The LBX is a small, hybrid-powered SUV that's well equipped and has a great interior

Toyota Corolla

from £27,916
The Corolla is a fine family car with hybrid engines that offer very low running costs

BMW 3 Series

from £37,995
If you choose the right version and add the right options, the BMW 3 Series is one of the very best executive cars around.

Honda Civic

from £30,499
The Honda Civic is good to drive, has a big boot and comes with lots of standard kit. Shame its infotainment system is so poor

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports

from £32,195
The Corolla Touring Sports is a comfortable and well-equipped estate car with fuel-saving hybrid tech

Hyundai Santa Fe

from £42,890
The seven-seat version of the Hyundai Santa Fe is a fine family SUV, although there are better-value rivals out there

Toyota Aygo X

from £20,235
The Aygo X is an urban-focused, fuel-efficient hybrid and a smaller sibling to the Yaris

Audi A3

from £27,532
The Audi A3 is an outstanding all-rounder, although some rivals are better value for money.

Mercedes CLE

from £44,410
The CLE Coupé is quick and comfortable with a great range of engines but it's a pricey choice

Skoda Kodiaq

from £34,990
The practical Skoda Kodiaq is one of the very best seven-seat SUVs, as well as one of the most affordable

Mercedes A-Class

from £28,880
Classy, good to drive and packed with technology, the Mercedes A-Class is one of the best prestige hatchbacks you can buy

Mercedes A-Class Saloon

from £26,515
Executive car is comfortable and impressive inside, but rivals are better to drive

Kia Sorento

from £43,725
The Kia Sorento makes sense if you need seven usable seats but don’t want an MPV. It’s also a capable tow car

Renault Captur

from £19,495
The Renault Captur is a good car if you want small hatchback size and costs, but with a slightly elevated driving position.

New Volkswagen California

from £62,900
The 2024 VW California campervan is available as a plug-in hybrid and gains an extra sliding side door

Mercedes C-Class Estate

from £42,445
The Mercedes C-Class Estate is well equipped and has a plush cabin, but it’s not as good to drive as its rivals.

Honda Jazz

from £24,475
The well-built Honda Jazz offers class-leading space and practicality. However, its ride, handling and refinement are not so impressive

Audi A8

from £66,999
The A8’s blend of performance, comfort and serenity make it the most relaxing limo you can buy. It's also beautifully built, practical and well equipped

BMW X3

from £49,999
The X3 is superb to drive and offers a spacious, high-quality interior, making it one of the best large SUVs to buy

Audi Q5

from £45,999
Superb to drive and relatively cheap to run, the Audi Q5 is one of the very best SUVs you can buy. It's key
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